ODA seeks to honor farmers committed to conservation REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are leaders in conservation for the 2016 Conservation Farm Family Awards. Read More
AgCredit shares profits FOSTORIA —AgCredit-one of northern Ohio's largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners and agribusiness-recently reported net income of $47.4 million and distributed $18 million of its profits in cash to its member owners. Read More
Reed canary grass is aggressive Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a non-native wetland grass that arrived from Asia and Europe in the 1800s for hay, forage, and erosion control. Both strains of native and non-native reed canary grass have been planted in the U.S. with the non-native grass being more aggressive. Read More
Farmers sought for on-farm fertilizer trials Ohio State is looking for farmer cooperators and crop consultants to help conduct on-farm field trials this year. Updating fertilizer recommendations is a major undertaking that will require a collective effort from numerous OSU extension personnel, crop consultants and farmer cooperators. Read More
ODA launches 2016 ‘Ag is Cool!’ contest REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is now accepting entries for the 2016 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expressions contest. Children enrolled in school or home schooled in Ohio during the 2015-2016 academic year have until June 6 to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win prizes, including tickets to the Ohio State Fair. Read More
Cover crop survey underway WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A nationwide survey of farmers on cover crop use is seeking insight from growers around the country — whether or not they plant cover crops. “This survey provides us with a great perspective on why farmers do or do not plant cover crops, what they expect to gain from the practice, and what their concerns are,” … Read More
Area farmers discuss proposed oil pipeline A new Marathon Oil pipeline set to be constructed in northern Hardin County next year was on the minds of individuals at the county Farm Bureau policy development and Ag Council breakfast on Friday in Kenton. Read More
Suggestions for farmers facing tight profit margins Grain farmers will have a challenging year in 2016 according to most forecasts. A large 2015 crop and weak world demand for grain has diminished the chance of significant increases in grain prices for the short term. Read More
Wind flattens farmer’s grain storage system It was a million-dollar wind that roared through the Lynn Township farm of Jan and Cindy Layman late Sunday evening. As workers attempted to load grain on trucks from the damaged bins on Monday afternoon, it looked like the farm had been hit by a bomb. Read More
Awards presented at Cattle Producers banquet The Hardin County Cattle Producers held its annual banquet on Saturday night. Read More